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Brazil judge blocks decree allowing mining in Amazon

Federal judge Rolando Spanholo said opening the area known as Renca to mining can only be done by an act of Congress under the constitution.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 30, 2017 | 10:03 am

K+S Potash Canada and Pacific Coast open handling and storage facility

The premises is the western port destination for potash from KSPC’s new multibillion dollar Bethune mine in southern Saskatchewan, the first new potash mine in Canada’s premiere potash belt in nearly 50 years.

K+S Potash | August 28, 2017 | 3:48 am

BHP seeking $2 billion Jansen stake sale

Working with an investment bank to off-load 25% interest in giant potash project in Saskatchewan according to new report.

Frik Els | August 25, 2017 | 11:48 am

Brazil to let mining happen in Amazon area the size of Switzerland

The region, preserved as a national reserve for more than three decades, is thought to be rich in gold, iron ore, copper and other minerals.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 24, 2017 | 5:20 am

Shale may be gone but BHP won’t ditch potash

After pressure BHP is exiting oil and gas. Expect similar calls for shelving its $12 billion Jansen potash project in Saskatchewan to fall on deaf ears.

Frik Els | August 23, 2017 | 4:19 pm

BHP Billiton to replace two directors in board shake-up

Controversial director Grant King is stepping down, only six months after joining the company amid concerns among investors over oil investments.

Reuters | August 23, 2017 | 2:47 am

Mining industry can now predict opposition to projects before it’s too late

Chalkstone was born out of counter-insurgency tactics used by troops in Afghanistan, but its unique methodology is now being used by miners, which can map-out power structures and counter the potentially crippling risk of strikes and political opposition.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 7, 2017 | 4:12 am